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Answers to all your questions and a sneak preview of biddable items are online. Go to www.woodsidepriory.com/auction.
• You’ve never seen a cuter White Rabbit or Queen of Hearts than the miniatures in this Wonderland-theme chess set. They’re about
1 1⁄2 inches or shorter, made of hand painted, carvedwoodwithfeltbases.Their realistically imaginative façade in tones of cream, blue, gold, red and black will please anybody familiar with the book illustrations. It could be a great way to start a child or grandchild in chess—or a great decorative piece in a library.
• An 18-hole round of golf for two at the famed Pebble Beach course and another round the next day at the equally beautiful Links At Spanish Bay in Carmel will gladden someone’s heart—and Victorianknickersarenotrequired.Youwillstay for two nights at Pebble Beach Lodge overlooking the famed 18th hole and Stillwater Cove in the Pacific Ocean beyond. Enjoy coffee or drinks on your patio or balcony!
• You’ll never be late with Father Martin’s tall clock to chime the hours. This is the 20th in
a series of grandfather clock-style timepieces hand made by the Superior of the Benedictine Community. This one will be seven feet tall; it features specially selected black walnut with German clockworks and three chimes.
• Parent John Greswold, Father Martin, and some six Priory students have hand-crafted a canoe of beautiful varigated red cedar. It weighs in at about 30 pounds and is a work of art (but meant to be enjoyed in the water.) The names of the crew that created it will be on a small brass plaque affixed to the boat.
As is appropriate to a Victorian party, tradition will be maintained, and the faculty-sponsored dinners, parties, services and events will likely all
be up for bids again. And you’ll think you’re seeing double—two quilts hand designed and created by the Parents Association will be on display.
The ever-popular raffle is being offered again. For a $100 donation, ticket holders get a chance for $10,000 tuition credit or cash. Second prize is $1,000 cash. Only 300 will be sold—buy yours by calling Betsy Gamburd at 650-321-1371.
And, oh yes, the Victorian garden—which it turns out is quite large—goes right into the dining room. On your table is a madcap black and white cloth in crazy dots and stripes, a garden hat, a hatbox and—of course—a uniquely original teapot, and some little treats.
But the food is strictly French, for which Hotel Sofitel’s chefs are justly renowned. It will be an evening to satisfy all the senses—don’t miss it!
—C. Dobervich
Hors d’oeuvres:
Quartered Tea Sandwich of Salmon and Cream Cheese Quartered Tea Sandwich of Cucumber and Dill Cream Cheese Tomato Confit Tartlette
Mushroom Caps stuffed with Blue Crab Meat
Caviar Baked Potatoes with Onion Crème Fraiche Artichoke Fritters with Boursin Cheese Individual Brie en Croute with Raspberry Walnut Sauce
Salad
Endive Salad with Pears, Gorgonzola Cheese, Walnuts, Chive Oil & Lemon Vinagrette
Entrees
Grilled Filet of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables served with Port Wine Sauce
Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Fennel Puree with Caramelized Onion Broth served with Potato Gratin and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Napoleon with Marinated Bell Peppers, Zucchini & Yellow Squash served with a Pimento Buerre Blanc Sauce
Dessert
Individual Mignardise Plate with
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry
Chocolate Ophelia Cake
Miniature Fruit Tart
Raspberry Mousse in a Miniature Dark Chocolate Cup
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee & Tea Bottles of Red & White Wines at the tables
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